Head Brewer

Company Description Local Ferment Co. crafts non-alcoholic fermented beverages, including Kombucha, sodas, and fermented ginger ale. We use natural ingredients, spices, and herbs to create our unique brews, combining modern design with traditional fermentation techniques for a truly sensory experience. We are a young, fast-growing startup that thrives on innovation, and we are always looking for new techniques to build better products.Role Description The Head Brewer is a full-time, on-site role based at the Local Ferment Co facility in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire brewing and fermentation process, including recipe development, production scheduling, and quality control. Day-to-day tasks include managing ingredient sourcing, monitoring fermentation, performing sensory evaluations, and ensuring consistency across batches. The Head Brewer will lead and train brewery staff, maintain brewery equipment, and enforce hygiene and safety standards. You will work closely with the founding and management team to create innovative flavor combinations, build new products from the ground up, and ensure consistent quality as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build, experiment, and grow with a startup rather than simply run an established process.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end brewing operations for Kombucha, sodas, and fermented ginger ale
• Develop, test, and refine recipes and new flavor profiles
• Source and evaluate ingredients, and manage vendor relationships
• Manage fermentation processes and maintain batch consistency
• Set up and maintain quality control standards and troubleshoot brewing issues
• Drive new product development, from concept and R&D to production
• Lead, train, and grow the brewing team
• Help build scalable processes and SOPs as the company growsQualifications
• 3+ years of hands-on brewing or fermentation experience
• Extensive knowledge of brewing techniques and equipment
• Strong understanding of fermentation processes and microbiology
• Experience in recipe development and ingredient sourcing
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and troubleshoot brewing issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team and lead a brewing team
• Passion for creating unique flavors and experimenting with ingredients
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy itemsWhat We're Looking For
• Startup-ready: comfortable with ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, and building things from scratch
• Extremely agile: able to move fast, adapt quickly, and thrive in a high-paced environment
• Culture-forward: someone who actively contributes to a collaborative, open, and positive teamculture
• A builder's mindset: genuinely excited about developing new products, processes, and ideasGood to Have
• Experience in craft brewing, Kombucha, or non-alcoholic fermented beverages is a plus
• Experience and a strong understanding of food and beverage technology is a big plus (++)